ChatGPT slash commands: shortcuts that replace long prompts

How to use ChatGPT slash commands

1. Click the ChatGPT text box and type the slash symbol (/). On a Spanish or similar keyboard that is Shift + 7. Suggestions appear straight away.
2. Run a command on its own, and the AI asks which options you want. Or add a word or phrase after it to give it a topic.
3. Start with the basics: /help lists commands, /status shows the state of the model or conversation, /model tells you which model you are using, /image creates pictures without entering Image mode, /study turns on study mode, /clear tidies the chat, /rename renames the open conversation so you can find it later.
4. For text work, use /summarize, /rewrite, /translate (give it the target language and style), /explain, /extract (say which names, data or values you want), /bullets, /table and /shorten. /compare puts two things side by side.
5. To change how it talks, try /human for a more natural tone, /critic for more honest answers, /senior for an expert voice, /devilsadvocate to challenge your ideas, /rubberduck to work through a problem step by step, /act-as to make it play someone, /debate and /interview to practise a job interview. Say what kind of interviewer you need.

In ChatGPT you can also set tone from the Personalization menu, with styles such as friendly, professional or efficient, and even ask for emojis in every reply.

Do slash commands work in Gemini and Claude?

Mostly, yes. The commands can be used in other assistants such as Claude and Gemini, though some may be switched off or have different names. If you send one on its own, the assistant explains what it does and what you can do with it.